r/Awwducational • u/ExoticShock • Nov 13 '24
Verified Orangutans have the second-longest infant dependency period in the Animal Kingdom after Humans, at around 8 to 12 years. Because they spend so much time raising their offspring, females will typically only have around 3 to 4 children in their lifetime.
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u/usuallyconfused91 Nov 14 '24
I love orangutans so much, such fascinating creatures. I recommend watching the Orangutan Jungle School series (it's available on Youtube) for anyone who loves them and wants to see cute babies learning life skills.